Got my Shay

Got my new Bachmann HO 3 truck shay yesterday, it's a knockout, quiet running, silky smooth, details are fantastic. Just in the middle of weathering it, as it was Un Dec. I have also painted the cab roof. Show photo's later on in the year.

Hey Shamus - your shay is featured in this month's product review in MR magazine. I haven't read the review yet, but it sure is a nice looking machine!
There's also a feature article on Boone Morrison's HOn3 layout. It features scratchbuilt redwood trees a scale 280' tall!A really nice piece of work.

Yes, MDC do both kit form and ready to run. I would prefer the Kit to build, apart from it being cheaper, you can make a better job than the ready to run one. If you take your time with it. I have three of these I made from the kits, and all run very well. The new Bachmann 3 truck shay, on the other hand, is far better than anything else in the Backmann warehouse.

My shay is now weathered, Cab roof painted etc. Found a slight jerky movement going down grage, I shall have to investigate that myself.
have you had a look at my website yet?http://www.badger-creek.co.uk
Take a looksee.
shamus

Very impressive website Shamus! You are one well-rounded model railroader. Photography, graphics, construction, wiring, scenery, scratchbuilding... I would be happy to master any one of these skills.
Maybe I can brush up my photography enough to where I could e-mail you some idea of what I'm attempting here.

Hi Charlie, Funny that about Michael Caine, he has the same birthday as me.
Yes, anytime you need help in photography or any other aspect of model railroading, just ask, or email from my website..
cheers
shamus

It's a 80 ton three truck shay painted unlettered (steel cab). The detail in the cab section is awesome and decoder ready. Gotta love it. i will be making my own decals for it and weathering it. i will get a photo up by tomorrow of it now.